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Dr. Ranjan Rajbanshi Scholarship Opens Applications for Future Healthcare Professionals Nationwide
The award offers $1,000 to undergraduate students who show financial need and a commitment to improving patient and community health.
On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Dr. James Charasika Scholarship announced its inaugural call for applications, offering a one-time $1,000 award to undergraduate pre-medical students nationwide.
Established by Dr. James Charasika, a physician whose four-decade career redefined patient-centered care, the scholarship honors his legacy of delivering over 5,800 babies and founding Kentucky's first NCQA-certified Patient-Centered Medical Home.
Candidates must submit a 500-word essay identifying a major healthcare challenge or opportunity, with selections evaluated on how applicants integrate Charasika's principles of innovation, equity, and patient-centeredness.
The program provides a one-time $1,000 award disbursed to the recipient's institution, with all application materials due by August 15, 2026, and the winner announced September 15, 2026.
Open to all eligible undergraduate students, the scholarship maintains no geographic or residency restrictions, welcoming applicants from any accredited institution across the United States.